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Alternatives to XGIMI Aura 2

10 ultra short throw projectors (laser TVs) at a similar price that compete with the Aura 2 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

XGIMI Aura 2
XGIMI · 2024
Aura 2
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)2,300 lmLaser9 kg
approx. price≈ US$3,100
7.0

Alternatives to the Aura 2

BenQ V5000i
1
BenQ · 2024V5000i
8.3
14% cheaper ≈ US$2,700
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Fan noise 28 dB vs 32 dB
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Ethernet (LAN)
GigaBlue Home Cinema 3
2
GigaBlue · 2024Home Cinema 3
8.5
17% cheaper ≈ US$2,600
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Fan noise 29 dB vs 32 dB
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Audio output
AWOL Vision Aetherion Max
3
AWOL Vision · 2026Aetherion Max
7.9
4% pricier ≈ US$3,200
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Internal storage 128 GB vs 32 GB
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 6,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
Samsung The Premiere 9
4
Samsung · 2024The Premiere 9
5.9
Same price ≈ US$3,200
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • HDMI inputs 3 vs 2
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 40 W vs 60 W
  • Power consumption 410 W vs 180 W
BenQ V5010i
5
BenQ · 2024V5010i
8.6
18% pricier ≈ US$3,700
  • Input lag 5 ms vs 20 ms
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 60 W
  • Ethernet (LAN)
Epson EH-QS100
6
Epson · 2024EH-QS100
6.2
4% pricier ≈ US$3,200
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Largest image size 160″ vs 150″
  • Audio output
  • Power consumption 333 W vs 180 W
Hisense PX4 Pro
7
Hisense · 2026PX4 Pro
9.1
20% pricier ≈ US$3,700
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • HDMI inputs 4 vs 2
  • Ethernet (LAN)
  • Audio output
AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro
8
AWOL Vision · 2026Aetherion Pro
6.9
18% cheaper ≈ US$2,600
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,600 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Internal storage 128 GB vs 32 GB
  • Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 6,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
NexiGo Aurora Pro
9
NexiGo · 2024Aurora Pro
41% cheaper ≈ US$1,850
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,400 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 3,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
Epson Lifestudio Grand EH-LS670
10
7.8
33% cheaper ≈ US$2,100
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,600 lm vs 2,300 lm
  • Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Fan noise 29 dB vs 32 dB
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 60 W
  • Automatic keystone correction
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